Barcelona midfielder Fermin López has opened up about Chelsea’s interest in him during the summer transfer window, revealing that he was never tempted to leave the Catalan clubs.
Softfootball earlier reported during the summer that Chelsea had shown serious interest in signing the young midfielder, viewing him as one of La Liga’s most promising prospects. However, López remained committed to Barcelona’s project and made it clear that his heart was set on staying at Camp Nou.
According to top journalist Fabrizio Romano via his official X handle, he posted the latest on the barcelona star, he posted:
Barcelona’s faith in the 22-year-old appears to be paying off, as he continues to impress with his energy, creativity, and eye for goal. He was brought on at half time in Barça’s recent 2-1 victory over Girona, a match that saw Ronald Araújo score a dramatic late winner to seal the points.
Softfootball understands that Fermin’s maturity and loyalty have earned him the trust of both Deco and Hansi Flick , who see him as a long-term piece of Barcelona’s future. With performances improving and his confidence growing, López is fast becoming one of the club’s most exciting homegrown talents.
